Photonics Design Engineer

1 day ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States HyperLight Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Photonics Design Engineer to join our team at HyperLight. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for the design and validation of photonic integrated circuit device components, with a focus on passive optical devices such as splitters, fiber couplers, and polarization rotators.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and validate photonic integrated circuit device components, including passive optical devices.
  • Collaborate with the team to define requirements for device components in our process design kit (PDK).
  • Critically review existing literature on component design and select component architectures.
  • Develop rigorous measurement techniques to assess component performance.
  • Analyze measurement and simulation data to assess component performance and robustness.
  • Collaborate across the team to improve our fabrication processes for optimal device performance.
  • Serve as a technical expert within HyperLight to help guide our engineering decisions.
Requirements
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience or an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
  • Strong expertise with photonic device component design, including hands-on development of multiple successful designs.
  • Strong expertise with finite element analysis of PIC components using tools like Lumerical, Tidy3D, Comsol, Synopsis OptoDesigner, etc.
  • Familiarity with techniques like Monte Carlo analysis for assessing device robustness against fabrication variation strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with the entire PIC engineering process, including simulation, layout, fabrication, test, and operation.
What We Offer
  • Comprehensive health coverage, including family and individual plans, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plans with employee matching.
  • Flexible hybrid or remote work and vacation policies.
  • Professional growth and mentorship opportunities.


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